Louisville teen donates four braids to Locks of Love

LOUISVILLE - Danielle Oakes, 13, from Louisville and a student at J.W. Leary Junior High School Massena, shaved her head to donate four braids that were 14-plus inches each to Locks of Love.

Danielle said it makes her happy to know she is helping four kids who need help. Afterward, she said that all she can picture is four smiling and happy kids. Now she plans to grow it out and do it all over again.

Danielle and her mother, Dee Oakes, thanked Total Image, Potsdam, for their help in making this dream come true for Danielle.

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